ND (1859-65) Japan Ansei era silver Chogin. Edo mint with 6 stamps on body VF

ND (1859-65) Japan Ansei era silver Chogin. Edo mint with 6 stamps on body VF

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Description

Small type with weight 108.3 g. Size 76 x 29 mm. Very nice tone and scarce. References - C#9c, JNDA# 09 69. The Ansei Chōgin (安政丁銀) is an irregular, bar-shaped silver currency issued in Japan during the late Edo period from 1859 to 1865 (Ansei 6 to Keiō 1). Valued in Momme (a unit of weight equal to ~3.75 grams), these silver pieces typically weigh around 150 to 185 grams and feature character stamp impressions (za-ban) on their textured surfaces.